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Brian Napoletano |
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Brian Napoletano poses with GPS locator in hand while engaged in an acoustic survey of the Little Muskegon River region in the summer of 2004. |
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Brian Napoletano is presently a PhD Admittee at Purdue University in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources. He is working with Dr. Bryan Pijanowski in the Human and Environment Modeling and Analysis (HEMA) laboratory on the collection, analysis and interpretation of acoustic signals as measurable elements of ecosystem processes. His research themes include the investigation of anthropogenic sounds as biological stressors, the development of a species-richness sensor network through the automated recording, identification and logging of specific vocalizations and the measure of the changes in acoustic signal groups (e.g. biological signals) over multiple temporal scales. In addition to pursuing these novel research topics, Brian is being trained in remote sensing and GIS techniques, as well as ecological modeling approaches, through his academic coursework with the objective of eventually tying ecological acoustics into landscape-level processes and using the high data density of sound studies to develop robust models of ecosystem functioning. Prior to studying at Purdue University, Brian worked with Dr. Stuart Gage as both an Undergraduate and Master’s level research assistant on the development of a conceptual and methodological framework with which to interpret acoustic signals in the environment. Brian began these studies with a Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunication, and proceeded to integrate this knowledge of Information Technology Systems into the development of biological monitoring systems (centered on acoustics) as the central focus of his Master’s research in the Department of Zoology. In addition to research experience, Brian has sought experience in education. He served as an instructor and coordinator for the Introduction to Earth Systems Science course at Michigan State University in the Fall Semester of 2004. In 2005 he worked with Dr. John Dunning as a Teaching Assistant for the Global Environmental Issues course, he worked with Dr. Walter Mills on a basic GIS course in 2006 and with Dr. Guofan Shao on a graduate-level remote sensing course in 2007. Brian hopes to eventually combine his teaching and research experience and expertise as a faculty member of the University community. |
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